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Lilac City Volkssport – This 5k or 10k walk will start between 8 a.m. and noon Saturday at the High Bridge Park picnic shelter on the corner of Riverside and A Street. Walkers should finish by 3 p.m. The cost is $3 if you want credit for the walk, or you can walk for free. For information, call Tracy Lockhart at 844-1921.

Today

Breastfeeding Class – Group Health Cooperative presents this class from 5-7:30 p.m. at Group Health’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. The cost is $10 and registration is required. For information, call 459-1086.

Irritated by Irritable Bowel – Sacred Heart Medical Center, 101 W. Eighth Ave., is presenting this class that will discuss Irritable Bowel Syndrome, its symptoms, treatment options and how to discuss this with your doctor. The class will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Avista Classroom. For information, call 474-2400.

Upcoming

Eating to Help Control Your Blood Sugars – Group Health Cooperative presents this class for diabetics who use diet, diabetes pills or insulin to control blood sugar levels, Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. at Group Health’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. The cost is $20 and registration is required. For information, call 459-1086.

Diabetes Education and Support: Getting Started – Group Health Cooperative is presenting this class for those recently diagnosed with diabetes, or those who would like a refresher class, Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Group Health’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. The cost is $30 and registration is required. For information, call 459-1086, or visit www.ghc.org.

Stress Reduction Clinic – Clinical psychologist Dr. Mary Gentile will discuss ways to manage pain, relax and control anxiety. The program is eight weeks long and will begin Sept. 6. For information, call 487-6337.

Birthwise Weekend Class – Group Health Cooperative is presenting this class to prepare expectant parents for birth. The class will meet Sept. 9 from 6-9 p.m. and Sept. 10 from 9 a.m-4 p.m. at Group Health’s Riverfront Medical Center, 322 W. North River Drive. The cost is $70 per couple, and medical coupons will be accepted. Registration is required. For information, call 241-7886 or visit www.ghc.org.